Children with parents who have alcohol abuse issues can suffer from behavioral problems, depression and anxiety. Alcoholic parents too often fail to care for their children properly. At worst, they can be neglectful or even abusive.If you're a parent who's struggled...
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Divorce
Considering divorce? Ask these 5 questions first
You're considering a divorce, but you're not sure if you should. You haven't thought much about it, but after the way your spouse treated you recently, it's been on the top of your mind. There are some different questions you can ask yourself to determine if a divorce...
Why separate accounts may not help you in divorce
Younger married couples are more likely to keep their money in separate accounts than older ones are. That's one of the findings of a recent Bank of America survey. Some 28% of Millennial spouses report that they have separate accounts. They're more than twice as...
An age gap does increase your divorce odds
When people with a significant age gap fall in love and start to talk about marriage, you often hear them say things like: "Age is just a number." They feel confident that they can make it work, even if it does seem a bit unconventional. They tend to ignore concerned...
Why is divorce more likely when the economy is doing well?
Financial anxiety and disagreements over money are among the primary causes of marital problems. In a study last year by Northwestern Mutual, over 40% of the 2,000 people surveyed said that financial anxiety impacted their marriage or relationship with their...
Yes, a divorce can be amicable and respectful
As a couple who is already struggling with your marriage, something you may be considering is divorce. Together, you fight and argue, and you're both tired of the strain that creates in your lives. If a divorce is something you're considering, there are some things...
Achieving a fair divorce settlement as a stay-at-home parent
If you have dedicated your parenting years to raising your children, you will consider this as a full-time job. While it may not earn monetary payment, it is as important as any other work. As a stay-at-home parent, it is likely that you will have depended on your...
Don’t overlook the potential financial implications of divorce
It doesn't matter if you're considering divorce or already moving forward with the process in Austin, your financial situation is likely to take up a lot of space in your head. Regardless of your assets and liabilities, it's critical to have a plan in place for...
Bezoses announce divorce settlement in separate tweets
It's been less than three months since Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife announced that they were divorcing. As we noted on this blog, the announcement caused some nervousness among Amazon shareholders and people who work for his many other business...
Dividing up credit cards in your divorce
Splitting up credit cards and credit card debt may not be your top priority as you go through your divorce. However, these things need to be done carefully to protect your credit rating and allow you to have the credit available that you need moving forward.First,...

